Investment Director, Africa50 Project Development

Description

Purpose of Role

The Investment Director role is to originate, negotiate, develop, close and manage Africa50 projects. She/he is expected to provide leadership, management and technical support to the project teams to ensure the successful development of bankable projects.

Principal Responsibilities

Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector, sponsor, and country knowledge
Execute and supervise Africa50 PD investments with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
Lead the structuring of complex transactions, including negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
Set standards for thoroughness and provides quality control over the entire investment process
Lead the development and presentation of investment recommendations
Lead and manage project teams; mentors and develops junior staff.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including market major operators and technologies

Candidate Profile

Required background

Hold 10+ years investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power and/or transport sectors within:
- A utility or concession company
- The project finance, infrastructure, power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
- The infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
- The infrastructure or PPP department of a transaction or financial advisory firm
- An infrastructure private equity fund with significant exposure to project development
- MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university
Demonstrated track record of closing complex infrastructure transactions
Prior experience of mentoring and managing investment staff

Essential Qualities

Positive attitude
Integrity
Indefatigable work ethic
Self-starter or self-motivated
Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values
Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
Strong understanding of infrastructure sectors (which may include power, transport, ICT, water etc.)
Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance (incl. Concession agreements, PPAs, EPC, O&M contracts)
Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure
Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French, Portuguese a plus
Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively at a senior level and create sufficient trust and confidence with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

Location

The Investment Director will be based in Casablanca, Morocco.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position,

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We kindly request that only people meeting all the profile's criteria highlighted above apply for this role. We will contact the shortlisted candidates within four weeks maximum